Jan 2023 – The integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) facility at Taean Thermal Power Plant experiences a fire, marking the first major incident at the plant’s IGCC unit and setting a precedent for future safety reviews [4].

Dec 9, 2025 – A fire and suspected gas explosion erupt at the first‑floor IGCC building of Taean Thermal Power Plant, injuring two workers with second‑degree burns; the plant is evacuated and fire crews contain the blaze within about an hour [4][5][6].

Dec 9, 2025 – Authorities launch an investigation into the IGCC piping system as the likely cause of the explosion, noting the need to compare this incident with the 2023 fire to assess recurring risks [4].

Feb 3, 2026 – A fire breaks out around 2:30 p.m. on the bread production line of SPC Samlip’s four‑story Siheung confectionery plant, prompting a Level 1 response that mobilizes roughly 70–130 firefighters and 50 pieces of equipment from multiple stations [1][2][3].

Feb 3, 2026 – Twelve workers are present on the line; ten flee, two are rescued from the fourth floor and roof, and three suffer minor smoke‑inhalation injuries, all of whom receive treatment while the remaining 544 occupants are accounted for [1].

Feb 3, 2026 – Firefighters contain the main flames by 6:55 p.m., after four hours of effort, and thick smoke billows over the plant, illustrating the blaze’s scale [1][3].

Feb 5, 2026 – Police and fire officials schedule a joint inspection of the SPC Samlip facility to investigate witness reports of an explosive sound and determine the fire’s origin, signaling a continued focus on safety compliance [1].